Planning

Bath Christmas Market

BATH AND NORTH EAST SOMERSET COUNCIL

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Planning

14 May 2025 at 14:22

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Bath and North East Somerset Council is planning a procurement process for the delivery of production, site, security, and traffic management services for the Bath Christmas Market from 2026 to 2030. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with a legal basis under UK legislation 2023/54. Classified under the event services category (CPV 79952000), this contract covers services in the South West of England, specifically in the Bath area. Interested parties should note that the procurement communication is set for 17 August 2025, with the contract period envisaged to start on 1 February 2026 and potentially extending until 31 January 2031.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in event management services, particularly those with expertise in high-capacity event production, site management, and logistics coordination. The demand for comprehensive services to support a renowned event like the Bath Christmas Market offers potential for business growth and long-term engagement. Enterprises that possess strong capabilities in managing public events and ensuring safety and security would be well-suited to compete. This initiative by the Bath and North East Somerset Council not only promotes business expansion but also supports the local economy by attracting visitors and revenue to the region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Bath Christmas Market

Notice Description

Delivery of production, site, security and traffic management for Bath Christmas Market 2026 -2030

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05136a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021380-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79952000 - Event services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
17 Aug 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BATH AND NORTH EAST SOMERSET COUNCIL
Contact Name
Procurement Team
Contact Email
procurement@bathnes.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BATH
Postcode
BA1 5AW
Post Town
Bath
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
TLK12 Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Local Authority
Bath and North East Somerset
Electoral Ward
Kingsmead
Westminster Constituency
Bath

Further Information

Notice Documents

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